The Prince Wants To Retire

36. Signs of a great war

A huge fire burned, illuminating the entire capital of Ignit.

As the unquenchable fire flared up again, the imperial people and nobles all cheered.

The birth of the great emperor was shown through huge video spheres installed in key areas of the empire, and thanks to that, all the people of the empire were able to cheer in unison.

The principality, which became a powerful ally, also congratulated on this fact. Because of the strength of the alliance, the principality could also be guaranteed safety.

On the other hand, other countries are different.

At least Iron was congratulated by those with pro-imperialist tendencies, but the others had a shitty look on their faces.

The most urgent thing was the southern envoys.

“under… … It’s the worst.”

Watching the birth of the emperor who received overwhelming support, the leader of Roteon’s envoys let out a long sigh.

What Roteon was so worried about happened.

Kariel becoming emperor.

However, it was not enough that he revived the imperial family pattern, and he made the same pattern as the first emperor.

As a result, the people of the empire believed that the empire would return to the days when it was great again.

There was no way to shake the empire because the pulse was lost properly. If you can’t shake it from the inside, there’s only pressure from the outside, and that wasn’t easy either.

“The Empire has begun to intervene in Iron.”

Roteon’s envoys dispatched to celebrate the coronation of the emperor.

The representative sighed at the report of his subordinate.

The quick-witted emperor could not stand still. He stopped everyone with the weapon of the coronation ceremony and moved towards Ironon alone.

“finally… … It has begun.”

What some of the nobles of the Roteon were worried about had finally begun.

Even within the Roteon, there were those who insisted that the Empire invade Iron before the civil war was over.

However, that opinion was lost when only Roteon intervened in the Iron Civil War alone, but later met with opposition to move along with Seongguk and Talos because it could lead to serious trouble.

In addition, the cause set forth by Iron was also under contract until the end of the imperial civil war, so there was no justification for claiming that it could not be transferred until then.

Above all, even if Roteon’s army intervened in Iron, there was no guarantee that they would win unconditionally.

It was because the Master of Iron was with the pro-imperial faction.

As a result, time dragged on.

“I should have taken the risk and moved… … .”

The black haired man said quietly as he looked at the representative of the Shinigami who was kicking his tongue saying it was too late.

“Your Majesty has told me to take the time somehow.”

At the king’s order, the representative of the envoys burst into laughter.

The current emperor is already the possessor of political power, which has been evaluated as surpassing that of the northern fox since the days of the Crown Prince.

Is it reasonable to delay the intervention of Iron by dragging time against such an emperor?

“You would rather tell me to die, but?”

If you misbehave against the current emperor, it will be difficult to come back alive here.

In addition, the current emperor was an evil being.

If I made a mistake, I could give a bad cause.

“… … Anything is fine. Just take your time.”

“Is it meaningful?”

“The East will move.”

At the words of his subordinates, the representatives of the envoys’ eyes widened.

Then he sighed and said.

“There is an iron wall. Can you pierce her?”

It is difficult to penetrate as long as there is a guardian deity who protects the western continent from the eastern continent.

Knowing that, even the Empire could focus on Iron.

“It will create a situation in which the Empire has no choice but to help.”

At the man’s words, the representative of the envoys shed a sigh and fell into thoughts.

“after… … Give it a try.”

It was clear that some kind of deal had been made between the superior and Roman.

With the belief that they would not move as clumsy as before, the envoys began to prepare to persuade the emperor.

And it was the same with Talos.

If it was just a few days off, that would be good.

The Roteon was already on the verge of entering Iron, and Talos’ army had also secretly passed through the Roteon and arrived at the border of Iron.

All that is left is the East Continent moving.

If Talos and Roteon’s main forces intervened in Iron, it would be difficult to stop the Empire’s western forces alone.

Even if the Confederates arrived late, it didn’t matter, since everything was over at that time.

* * *

“Your Majesty, the messenger of Roteon asks to see you.”

At the words of the chief chamberlain, Kariel ordered me to wait for a while, and then I was lost in thought.

Tarion stood in front of him.

“If this is true, then that death god must have come to kill time, right?”

“That’s right.”

A letter from the Pirate King secretly delivered through Salem.

In this letter, it was written that troops near the Roman border were moving little by little.

At the same time, it was written that a large amount of goods were moving in the western part of Roman.

Some of the pirates disguised themselves as merchants and sold goods on the eastern continent, so they had no choice but to be sensitive to rumors, so they collected and delivered suspicious things among the rumors they had encountered.

“Have you looked at Talos?”

“The size of the army remains the same. But some commanders have disappeared.”

At Tarion’s report, Kariel’s expression hardened.

“Is there any possibility that only the elite will be removed?”

There is a possibility that the elite troops at the border with the Empire were removed and filled with ordinary troops, and after matching the numbers, the elite troops were moved to the west.

“I already checked. It has been confirmed that the main knights of Talos have moved westward.”

“… … Are you saying that there is a high possibility that Roteon and Talos’ elite forces will intervene right away in Iron?”

“That’s right.”

At Tarion’s answer, Kariel put on a serious expression and fell into thought.

Then, as if curious, he asked.

“Will they intervene first before the central army I sent arrives?”

“It seems so. However, if the Western Army joins us, we will be able to hold out until the Central Army arrives.”

“Consult with the Minister of the Army about that. I leave you full authority on this part.”

“Yes!”

After receiving the order, Tharion quietly disappeared through the window, and Kariel called the chief of staff.

“Call the Reaper of Roteon.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

After a while at the command to summon the envoy of Roteon, a middle-aged man entered the emperor’s office.

“I see you, Your Majesty the Great Emperor.”

As soon as he entered, he bent down and looked at the shinigami who had taken a bow, and Kariel’s brow furrowed slightly.

‘I’m sure you’re trying to drag the time.’

As soon as I saw his face, I was sure.

It was because his eyes full of wretchedness were full of the will to endure any humiliation.

“I congratulate you for fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the Empire.”

“Thank you.”

Kariel, who roughly accepted the words as a greeting, asked the business first.

“So, why did you come to see me?”

At Kariel’s question, the god of death of Roteon bent down and said.

“Rotheon wants to be with your newly crowned majesty.”

“How long ago did you act like you were going to go to war?”

Kariel clicked her tongue and burst into laughter.

“It’s fun. Why?”

“Because I don’t have the confidence to stand up to Your Majesty.”

“Because you are the one who can stand against it… … .”

The Reaper of Roteon knelt down where he was standing.

“Please have mercy.”

“Have mercy… … .”

“I heard that even small countries that were hostile to the Empire were given several chances. Give Roteon a chance too.”

At the death god’s words, Kariel put her chin on her face and asked with a sad expression.

“Would you give it to me if I asked for a territory?”

“Yes.”

Kariel smiled at the death god’s words.

“In Roteon, we have already decided to dedicate the trading cities near the Small Country Alliance to the Empire in exchange for an apology. In addition, we plan to lower and freeze tariffs for the next 10 years.”

“Not enough.”

When Kariel tried to get up from her seat as if it wasn’t fun, the god of Roteon spoke urgently.

“I will send all the nobles who intervened in the empire.

“Are there any more?”

“I will send the Crown Prince of Roteon to the Imperial Academy.

“like… … .”

As if this part was interesting, Kariel sat down again.

“It’s fun. Did Roteon really make that decision?”

“That’s right.”

I smiled as I watched the reaper speak with a desperate expression.

“Convince Talos. Then trust me.”

“Do you have any conditions?”

“To completely withdraw from the conflict zone.”

Finally, when asked to go out, the god of Roteon endured humiliation and left the office.

“I’m sure.”

Still, Roteon dominated the southern part of the Western Continent.

Even at the Emperor’s funeral, the man who was arrogant towards him suddenly appears in such a low-key stance?

“I’m sure you’re going to take the time.”

After muttering like that, Kariel smiled deeply as if he had an interesting thought.

Cariel, who had a mischievous smile, made the chief of staff and immediately summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

“I need to play a little.”

“Are you kidding me?”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs tilted his head at the sudden call and heard the emperor’s sudden words.

Then Kariel explained to him.

“How many days is the festival?”

“It will last a week or so.”

Kariel gave a small nod to the chief chamberlain’s answer and spoke to the foreign minister.

“Go into working-level negotiations with Talos and Roteon. The first condition is to break the secret agreement with the Holy State, and the second is territorial negotiations.”

“Yes.”

“Go into the negotiations as if you were really preparing. Only you should know that this is a lie.”

It meant making everyone except the foreign minister believe that they were really negotiating with the southern kingdoms.

“I will.”

“great. Trust me.”

After receiving the order, the foreign minister stepped down, and Kariel thought with a mischievous face.

Roteon and Talos were fed one shot with this, and since there is a northern border in the Holy Kingdom, the only thing left is the eastern continent.

“Roman is always annoying.”

While muttering like that, Kariel looked at the continent map.

Currently, there are three main countries that are resisting Roman in the eastern continent.

Sandria, the empire that united the desert.

The knight kingdom of Wingsar.

Magical State Michelan

Others claim to be vassal states while trading with the famous Roman through magic, but these are different.

But the problem was that Roman was so overwhelming.

But what if the Empire supports one of these countries?

Michelan, who was making a lot of money through trade, wouldn’t really need the Empire’s support.

The desert empire is not easy for empires to access.

“Wingsar.”

‘Tok!’ and then smiled.

As if he was going to move as soon as he remembered, he tried to call the ministers together, but was blocked by the chamberlain.

“You have to attend the banquet starting today.

“ah… … right.”

“How about taking a good rest for a few days?”

When the chief chamberlain looked at him with concern as he spoke, Kariel stroked his chapped skin before he knew it and nodded.

“This is true. I never thought I would become a workaholic.”

Perhaps shocked to find out that he, who dreams of a YOLO life, had become workaholic before he knew it, Kariel slapped her cheeks with both hands and then turned her head away.

“Okay. Branch.”

Looking at Kariel, who seemed to have come to his senses, the chief chamberlain smiled and prepared his attire for the banquet hall.

* * *

While Cariel attended a banquet for several days to welcome the people who came to congratulate him on his coronation, fierce negotiations took place behind the scenes between the foreign minister, Roteon, and Talos.

And finally, the last day of the festival to celebrate Kariel’s coronation came.

“You caught it.”

“… … okay.”

An express letter from Roteon and Talos.

It was written that the central army of the Empire had entered the territory of Iron.